Once they end up in our oceans, their effects on animals can even be fatal, with many different marine species being discovered with these microplastics in their system. They can be accidentally consumed to devastating effects.

Eventually, this will lead to human consumption via the food chain, with yet unknown consequences for our health:

harmful microplastics in our food

Eco-friendly glitter alternatives

The world is starting to wake up to the very real need to use biodegradable products and plastic glitter is one that is very important due to its size and how common it is.

Fortunately, there’s no reason to stop the fun!

That being said, this does not mean that you can now be careless and litter the streets with your new eco-friendly glitter. Why not? Because in order to properly decompose, pretty much all biodegradable (and compostable) materials need certain environmental conditions – which are usually not present out in the open.

So while they are certainly less harmful than plastic, they will still take quite a while to decompose under these unfavorable conditions out in the open – potentially harming wildlife during that time.

So please do your best and take care not spread the glitter unnecessarily into our environment – even if it is technically environmentally friendly glitter.

What biodegradable glitter is made of

Glitter can be made just as well via better methods, which give us biodegradable products, avoiding any real threat to the environment or our oceans after use.

Most eco-friendly glitter brands use plant-based materials (like cellulose for example) instead of oil-based plastic. Additionally, they usually do not add any harmful chemicals.

Cosmetic glitter used at festivals can include makeup, body FX, used in your hair, temporary tattoos, decorating clothes and much, much more.

In this article, we’ve compiled some of the best glitter types that can leave you completely guilt-free once the festival is over.

Electrik Glitter Biodegradable Body Glitter

We couldn’t make an article like this one and not mention this company.

Electrik Glitter has totally understood the need for great quality environmentally and body-friendly glitter for festivals and their product range proves this.

Instead of using harmful materials to make their glitter, Electrik uses the cellulose found in the eucalyptus tree.

From this, they have been able to create a range of six different colors including pinks, blues, and silvers that look great to give your festival look that extra bit of sparkle.

As a company founded with the eco-friendly ethos right at their heart, Electrik Glitter even donates a portion of all of its sales to ocean conservation charities, in an effort to undo the negative effects left by some of the companies making glitter that doesn’t quickly or easily biodegrade.

On top of all this, the products are naturally sourced meaning it is better for all round. In fact, the company’s studies have shown it to be 30–40% better for your skin.

All in all, this is a top eco-friendly alternative for festival-goers everywhere!

Minke Biodegradable Glitter

Minke is another brand doing some brilliant things in this space. Their cosmetic glitter is biodegradable and designed for use not just at festivals and for makeup but also for craft use.

The company’s products are often sold as a multi-pack, which have four tones including magenta, black, silver, and gold for some of the classic festival looks people crave.

The company says that this is totally safe for any type of application but it is recommended that you apply it with aloe vera gel when putting it on your skin. Aloe vera is great for your body and, combined with Minke glitter, it ensures there will be no skin irritation.

Bio-Glitter by Nurture Soap

Well, don’t let the name fool you. Just because this is marketed as soap glitter, this is simply because a popular use is for putting this into bath bombs.

However, this glitter isn’t made just for bath bombs and can be used for makeup too and other uses.

As it is suitable for use in cosmetic products, you can rest assured that it won’t be harmful to your skin or any part of your body once applied.

This glitter is made from a thin film which is totally compostable. The film is made from elements which are sustainable, too, so you can rest assured no negative environmental impacts come from this purchase.

As well as of these great considerations for the environment, it is a wonderful glitter too!

Available in over ten colors and sold either as individual colors or as a multi-pack. If you’re going all-out, you can even buy this in massive 1kg packages!